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Landlords in Washington, D.C., should approach the task of increasing rent with careful consideration and adherence to legal requirements. Doing this helps maintain a harmonious landlord-tenant relationship. Of course, it is possible that despite a landlord’s best...
Suffering financial problems might prevent you from making mortgage payments on time. However, while delinquent payments could lead to foreclosure, it is not inevitable that you will lose your property. Many lenders understand that unforeseen circumstances can disrupt...
As you set up your estate plan, you should also choose at least one power of attorney to handle your legal, financial and healthcare decisions if you ever become incapacitated. You can also designate someone for specific tasks, such as selling real estate, or someone...
Owning a condo is an excellent homeownership option because it gives you access to your private unit and various common areas along the property. However, it can also lead to some complex legal disputes. One area of dispute which has become common recently involves...
The construction continues to boom in Washington, D.C. Considering that the city’s population increased by 14.6% in the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it means builders need to get the job done right and fast. When a dispute happens between a...
Peaceful residents often have to live by a set of neighborhood rules. Homeowner associations are in charge of enforcing these seemingly arbitrary edicts. The moment board members suspect you are responsible for a violation, a fine heads your way. You might take issue...
Anyone who shares ownership of a property may someday be subject to a partition action. A partition action occurs when two co-owners cannot agree on the future of their property. This type of lawsuit forces a property sale so owners can split the profits. Equal...
The Champlain Towers South collapse is one of the most high-profile condo defect cases in recent years. This complicated case, which involves 98 deaths and millions of dollars in damages, highlights issues that may pit residents against each other. What are some of...
An advance directive is a legal document that controls a person’s medical intent when they cannot do so because of severe dementia, serious injury, coma or terminal illness. When you create an advance health care directive, you can be specific about the types of...
A restrictive covenant is a type of agreement in a contract that restricts a land owner’s use of the property or imposes obligations on the owner of the properties. Homeowner’s associations (HOA) often utilize this type of agreement in the documents that form the...
